Posts by OakdaleMama

We went picking yesterday at Orchard Creek, as well! We think the apples are quite tasty -- a bit tart & really crisp. The apple farmer told us to hold the apples for a couple weeks before making applesauce or apple butter, as the...

http://ax174.blogspot.com/2006/02/my...v-cupcake.html as I was knitting this today, I was thinking it would be awesome for a silent auction. especially cute in a little group of 3 or more cupcakes. appeals to lots of people, unlike a...

We may decide to take a little trip in a couple weeks. Anyone know of a fabulous children's art museum not far from central NC? (I've Googled without any promising leads.) Or a great art museum with a fantastic kids' wing/program? Or a...

Here's a source for cheaper watercolor crayons ($3.95 for 12), which my kids also love: http://www.stubbypencilstudio.com/supplies/cy0002.htm Someone had "blending sticks" on their list. Not sure if they mean pastels, but my...

My solution is to start knitting a dishcloth.

nature hikes with nature journaling

In the hopes of keeping this thread going, here's a link: http://www.stubbypencilstudio.com/supplies/index.htm Cool stuff, but just not a big enough selection. When I order art supplies, I wanna get a bunch of stuff. I really am...

I'm in search of a spray or salve I can make at home . . . to apply to my ds's mosquito bites, which really itch him at night. Thanks! --Nancy in NC

OK, I have that certain itchy feeling . . . the need to buy a batch of art supplies! Please share your favorite on-line spots to buy art supplies. I'm particularly interested in natural, earth-friendly, non-toxic stuff. Thank you, thank...

There is no gift a knitter adores so much as a gift certificate to her loyal yarn store (or http://yarn.com/ or http://www.knitpicks.com/). The recipient can pick out just what she would like. It feels like such a fun luxury to use a...